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Explain the relationship between latitude and temperature.
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Higher latitudes generally result in decreased temperatures due to less direct solar energy.
What factors affect the direction of monsoon winds?
Variations in air pressure and the Coriolis effect.
How does specific heat capacity affect land and sea breezes?
Land heats and cools faster than sea, leading to land breezes at night and sea breezes during the day.
Distinguish between the wet and dry seasons in a monsoon climate.
Monsoon climates have distinct wet seasons with heavy rainfall and dry seasons with little to no rain.
How do monsoon winds differ from local breezes?
Monsoon winds are faster due to a steeper pressure gradient compared to localized breezes.
What is the general effect of altitude on temperature?
Higher altitudes lead to lower temperatures due to decreased air density.
Describe the impact of cloud cover on temperature range.
Increased cloud cover reduces the temperature range by reflecting solar energy during the day and trapping heat at night.
What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?
Higher altitudes correspond to lower air pressure.
Identify the conditions necessary for relief rain to occur.
Presence of a large water body and a mountain range; occurs on the windward side.
How is mean annual temperature categorized if it exceeds 30°C?
It is categorized as high.
What factors should you check first when interpreting a climograph?
Axis positions, mean annual temperature, and annual temperature range.
How does distance from the sea affect the annual temperature range for inland areas?
Inland areas often have a larger annual temperature range because land heats and cools faster than water.
How are marine west coast climates characterized in terms of temperature and seasons?
They experience moderate temperatures with four distinct seasons and a larger annual temperature range due to high latitude.
What is the climate pattern associated with an equatorial climate?
High temperatures with significant, consistent rainfall throughout the year.
What causes convectional rain and where is it most common?
Convectional rain is caused by rising warm air and is common in tropical regions.
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